The book ""Sketch of the Life of James Keir: With a Selection from His Correspondence"" is a biographical work written by James Keir himself and published in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the life of James Keir, a prominent chemist and inventor of the 18th century. The book covers his early life, education, and career as a chemist and inventor, and also includes a selection of his personal correspondence.The book begins with an introduction to James Keir's family background and early life, including his education at the University of Edinburgh. It then goes on to detail his career as a chemist, including his work on the production of alkalis, glassmaking, and the development of the steam engine. The book also covers his involvement in various scientific societies and his friendships with other prominent scientists of the time, such as Joseph Priestley and James Watt.The second part of the book includes a selection of James Keir's personal correspondence, which provides insight into his personal life, as well as his work as a chemist and inventor. The letters cover a range of topics, including his experiments with gases, his thoughts on the nature of science, and his observations on the political and social climate of the time.Overall, ""Sketch of the Life of James Keir: With a Selection from His Correspondence"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as the life of one of the most important chemists and inventors of the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.